United Nations’ global goals for 2030, slated to be formally unveiled at their Social Good Summitin September. These goals were presented by U.N. Foundation’s Aaron Sherinian at the annual Cause Marketing Forum.

Here they are:

No Poverty

No Hunger

Good Health

Quality Education

Gender Equality

Clean Water and Sanitation

Modern Energy

Good Jobs and Economic Growth

Innovation and Infrastructure

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Responsible Consumption

Protect the Planet

Life Below Water

Life Above Water

Peace and Justice

Partnerships for the Future

Of course all businesses makes some kind of social impact, intentionally or not, positive or not. This list demonstrates (again) that a company’s social impact extends well beyond charitable giving and cause marketing, although those are excellent places to start.

The way forward is for corporations to look not only inside but outside their walls to see the impact their actions and activities have along their entire supply chain and its stakeholders. It seems that some companies get it earlier and better than other – Tata’s, M & M, UPS, Nike, Infosys, Wipro, Godrej, Eileen Fisher, Unilever, IBM, Colgate Palmolive, for instance – aren’t waiting to be regulated into thinking about these issues. These enterprises are working on all 17 in one way or another. And yet when asked what’s left to do, they will answer “still so much more.”

One Earth Foundation, a registered NGO works in the sectors of Education, sustainable living, traditional knowledge systems and special needs groups. We stand committed to work with and support CSR initiatives that generate shared value for all stakeholders.